JOB SUMMARY
The therapist in the Children’s Home/Residential Treatment Program provides clinical services in the areas of individual, group, and family therapy, as well as assists, when needed, with case management services to clients to stabilize, treat, and return clients to the least restrictive living environment. The therapist also consults with treatment team members to promote and guide a strength-based treatment milieu. The therapist also maintains clinical records and other documentation by contract compliance.

AGENCY EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEE
 Supports the Mission, Vision, and values of the agency.
 Is sensitive to the cultural diversity of colleagues and clients served.
 Demonstrates ongoing professional growth and knowledge through training and experience.
 Forges mutually respectful partnerships with persons served and their families to assist them in gaining skills and confidence to address the problems and issues they face.
 Believes in the capacity of people to grow and change.
 Adheres to the Diocese of Lansing’s Code of Ethics.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 Participate in screening/evaluation of children referred by the intake team to determine the
appropriateness of placement at the Children’s Home.
 Complete the initial evaluation of children entering the program within 24 hours after placement.
 Provide therapy and counseling services to clients (individuals, families, and groups) on at least a weekly basis.
 Assist when assigned in case management, including consultation with referral sources and other collateral contacts.
 Maintain regular family contact and provide family therapy according to the case plan.
 Prepare written assessments and develop client-centered treatment plans and service
recommendations. Assisted in the timely development of service plans and other paperwork requirements.
 Maintain current clinical case record/summary for each client in the caseload by contract
requirements.
 Will be expected to maintain a caseload within the home and as needed for the organization.
 Submit progress reports following the initial evaluation. The report will address the child’s need for residential placement, progress in placement, review goals, and treatment plan. And therapist’s recommendations
 Peer mentor student interns.
 Participate in the on-call system and provide clinical oversight to Youth Advocates.
 Meet regularly with the Clinical Director for consultation/supervision.
 Will follow professional associations' Code of Ethics regarding client treatment, confidentiality,
standards of care, and professional conduct.
 In coordination with the Case Worker, may attend court hearings regarding the child in care.
 Collaborate with all members of the treatment team.
 Collaborates with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Division of Child Welfare Licensing and instills the same collaboration among staff.
 Ensures compliance with the Children Protection Laws. Ensures all staff understand the reporting requirements and follow the program’s process for filing a CPS Report.
 Participate in consultation, evaluation, and medication reviews with Children’s Home Consulting Psychiatrist.
 Will be responsible for on-call emergency phone calls every third week.
 Participate in case conferences, debriefings, FTM’s, weekly team meetings, and monthly trainings.
 Other Duties and Responsibilities as assigned by the Clinical Director.

Competencies - To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
 • Problem Solving—Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
 • Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to
customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
 • Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; Keeps emotions under control.
 • Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
 • Written Communication—Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; able to read and interpret written information.
 • Managing People - Makes self-available to staff; Improves processes, products and services.
 • Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
 • Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.
 • Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
 • Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Develops realistic action plans.
 • Professionalism - Tactfully approaches others; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
 • Quality—Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
 • Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
 • Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are
covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
 • Dependability—Follows instructions and responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Education/ Experience: A master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related fields is required. A Michigan Master’s level mental health license is required. Therapy experience with children and families is strongly preferred. Some casework with children is required.

Registration, Licenses, Certifications, or special training: You must have a valid Michigan Driver's License and access to reliable transportation.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability: The ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. It also includes the ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. These skills must include Word, using the Internet, and learning new programs.

Other Qualifications: Must be willing and able to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, as required. Must possess a valid Michigan Driver's License and have no more than three moving violations in the last five years on their driving record. Must provide proof of auto insurance on that vehicle. Proof of liability coverage is required at the time of initial hire and then each time the policy renews. Must successfully pass a criminal background check.

Physical Demands—The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
 Emotionally able to work with information that may be traumatic in nature and with individuals or families in crisis or experiencing trauma.
 Mobility and capacity to manage a violent and self-abusive child when restraint is required to assure safety.
 Ability to stand and walk up to 8 hours per shift.
 Ability to move quickly and be able to run.
 Work involves talking, stooping, squatting, twisting, climbing, kneeling, hearing, using hands to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
 Must push, pull, lift, and carry up to 30 pounds.
 Work in an environment with various degrees of discomfort.
 Driving as needed throughout the day.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be very loud at times.